This is a page that will give you some information on Phillip Watters and the actor who plays him, Hector Elizondo. If you would like to see pictures of this character, please visit my Chicago Hope Cast Page.
Character Name
Phillip Watters
Portrayed By
Hector Elizondo
Occupation
Chief of Staff and surgeon
Love Interests
Phillip was married to his wife, Rose, until she died, but had an affair with Stephanie Sirone beginning the year before Rose died. Stephanie returned to Phillip's life recently, but very little has been said about his love life lately.
Family
Phillip was married to Rose and had one son, Michael, who committed suicide.
Other Information
Phillip has been chief of staff at the hospital for quite a long time and often has to talk the other doctors into performing certain procedures, or out of performing other procedures. He holds press conferences and organizes the staff. He was very close to Allan Birch, the hospital's lawyer who was killed and he requested Jack McNeil to join the staff. He is also friendly with Aaron Shutt and Jeffrey Geiger.